Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2022
376. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the average cost per additional classroom built at primary and secondary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25971/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can confirm to the Deputy, that the actual cost of constructing a classroom for a primary or post primary school can vary depending on a number of factors. These factors can include but are not limited to the following: the size and scope of the construction contract the classrooms are being constructed under; market conditions; site constraints; planning conditions; and procurement method. Where additional accommodation as opposed to a new school is needed, the costs associated with providing permanent accommodation will be impacted by the extent of the accommodation to be provided, linking new permanent accommodation with existing facilities, existing site topography, geographical location of schools and costs associated with complying with statutory requirements.
While noting these contextual factors, my Department's published Basic Building Costs set the construction cost of a typical primary school classroom at €233,000.00 and at €179,000.00 for a typical post primary classroom.
